Anticipation warrants

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-121, under Special Districts.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-121

The board may defray any costs of the rail district by the issuance of notes or warrants to evidence the amount due therefor, in anticipation of taxes or revenues or both. Interest on such notes or warrants shall be governed by the provisions of section 5-12-104, C.R.S. Notes and warrants may mature at such time not exceeding one year from their date of issuance as the board may determine. If such notes or warrants are not paid during the fiscal year in which they are issued, the board shall, at the end of its fiscal year, budget the amount necessary to pay in full the amount of notes and warrants outstanding and due during the next fiscal year.

Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 515, � 1, effective April 23.

32-12-122. Inclusion of additional territory in existing rail district - procedures. (1) Proceedings for inclusion of a portion of a county or portions of two or more counties or an entire additional county, counties, or a municipality, or portion thereof, in a rail district shall be in accordance with the provisions of part 4 of article 1 of this title, subject to the provisions of this article. Inclusion may be initiated by petitions signed by eligible electors in an amount equal to at least five percent of the total number of electors who cast votes in the area seeking to be included for all candidates for the office of secretary of state at the last preceding general election.

(2) The board shall initiate negotiations for the purchase and operation of the additional rail facilities in the newly included area.

(3) If negotiations fail to acquire any additional authorized railroad facilities, upon petition by the board, the court shall order the newly expanded portion of the rail district excluded.

Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 515, � 1, effective April 23. L. 92: (1) amended, p. 923, � 192, effective January 1, 1993.